by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 23, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
On July 18, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received sufficient petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year 2026. This includes both the regular cap of 65,000 and the additional 20,000 slots...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 9, 2025 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officially published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) confirming the anticipated end of the “duration of status” (D/S)...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 2, 2025 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
For individuals who may be interested in working, investing, or starting a business in the United States, two options to consider are the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa. Although the two visas may initially sound similar, they are are...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 2, 2025 | General News
We would like to inform our readers of several recent trends and developments observed at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Under specific circumstances, the U.S. Embassy may expedite the adjudication of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, when requested. These...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 12, 2025 | General News
日本語版ページはこちら The proposed scheme, commonly referred to as the “Gold Card,” promoted by President Trump, which entails the sale or commodification of permanent residence, has raised substantial legal issues. Critics contend that such a scheme conflicts with the existing...
